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LG53 KXU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 KXU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 94,215 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 93,918 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 93,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 93,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 93,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 92,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive above crossmember location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 92,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive above crossmember location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 92,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 91,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,623 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 90,623 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,911 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 82,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 79,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre perrishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perrishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,049 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Dec 2008 31,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s door mirror glass damaged/condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 24 Dec 2008 31,969 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged/condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,208 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,182 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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LG53 KXU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG53 KXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG53 KXU registered?

LG53 KXU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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